Denisse is a sophomore at Berkeley City College and hopes to transfer to UC Berkeley for a bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She believes that to succeed in a fast paced country such as the U.S., taking care of the body and mind is important. Denisse aspires to help people become the healthiest versions of themselves. As a DreamSF fellow, she hopes to develop professionally and help the immigrant community navigate the immigration system. 

In her free time, she likes to go for walks, dance, and do pilates. Denisse enjoys low impact workouts to put her mind at ease while also having a positive impact on her body. She also likes spending quality time with close friends and family.